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Say I Do:
Cara, Dublin Small Wedding Photographer

 From wedding cake cutting to dancing into the small hours in trainers, I know that no two weddings are the same!

Hi, I'm Cara— I'm a Dublin couples photographer - capturing surprise proposals, engagements and, recently, fun filled small weddings and micro weddings.  I also love to photograph families and children, so I'm drawn to people, families, children, babies interacting naturally with each other.

 

I love to capture timeless wedding portraits alongside completely natural, effortless documentary style moments,

You can often find me on couples sessions in Booterstown, Blackrock, Stillorgan, Dundrum, Ballsbridge, Monkstown, Dunlaoghaire and Dalkey Village - but I travel all over Dublin, and beyond, weddings are no different!

I am definitely open to unusual requests and adventures - so if you want to do a pub crawl in your wedding dress around Temple Bar or get married on a sheep farm, I'll be there!

Cara x

newly married couple kissing in front of an oil paiting in a gallery
reflection of bride and groom kissing in antique gilt mirror reflecting back grandeur of room

Wedding Photos That Look and Feel Like A Favourite Film

Inspired by the timeless look and feel of film, my Dublin small wedding photography pairs cinematic black-and-white with gentle, vintage inspired colour tones to capture the timeless beauty and romance of your wedding. Take a look around the other pages of my website to see the look and feel of my photos. 

My wedding sessions come with a curated, edited gallery of photos that tell your wedding story.  I am 1839 People Portraits award winner in 2024 and 2025

Emotive Family Portraits B & W > Couples, Engagement, Surprise Proposals > Maternity > Click Pro Elite > Published, PhotoVOGUE, Iconic Artist, International Child Photo Competition, Best of Black & White, 1839 Awards, Documentary Family Award > Blog >

bride and groom kissing in an art gallery surrounded by art on walls
bride and groom kissing outside a red pub with words The Temple Bar in gold on window

Kind Words

Bride guest adjusting glittery heels with red nail varnish
"We love our wedding photos, Cara gave us a beautiful wedding present!"

Nasr and Connor

bride in white dress and tiara holding a Rag Doll cat on the sofa

Three Questions:

 Favourite film? Gladiator

Favourite holiday? Somewhere with forests and good food

 

Favourite food? Spicy Indian and Italian

When I’m not behind the camera, you’ll find me walking my Frenchie Tony and editing photos in coffee shops...

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New recruit, meet Tony.

 

Curating wedding galleries whilst listening to Dance Of The Kinights or the sound track to "Up!".

cara hodge photography, wedding and couples photographer ina golden dress

Photo credit: My son Ben

 Wedding At The National Gallery Of Ireland.

Setting off from the Merrion Hotel, with a ceremony at No. 5 South Leinster Street, followed by a tour of the National Gallery of Ireland for bride and groom portraits, and then off to the Gingerman Pub for a pint of Guinness.

This Dublin small wedding day was intimate, relaxed and  joyful!

bride and groom kissing in an art gallery, pulled back to see whole room and paintings
two older men dressed in suits with ribbons and flowers discussing at a wedding dinner surrounded by antique style furniture
bride and groom walking hand in hand in front of cupid statue carrying arrow.

Get In Touch

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Wedding Sessions

Handcrafted wedding albums, fine art books and mounted print boxes are available with any session as well, please ask and I can give you a quote.

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Mini

2.5 hours

Ceremony and Couples Portraits

Full hand edited gallery, 100 images​

950 ​​

kiss between bride and groom in front of gilt mirror reflecting back their kiss and the bride's veil in soft focus

Ceremony

4 hours

Full hand edited gallery, 200 images​

1500​​​

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bride and groom laughing as they drink pints of Guiness in Stag;s Head pub in Temple Bar, Dublin

Party!

Full Day

hand edited gallery, up to 400 images​

2, 550​​​

Over Night Bash!

Please ask

Q & A

How long do you shoot for?

My wedding photography packages typically start at 4–5 hours, delivering a fully edited gallery of approximately 200 photos. For an 8-hour package, you’ll receive up to 400  images. I prioritize quality over quantity, but if a photo adds to the story, I will add it into the gallery!

I also do shorter and longer length coverage. The longer ones have a break for me to save the photos from the camera (it's a must!). Usually dinner bell is a good time to do that.

What parts of the wedding do you photograph?

I capture all the key moments of your day, from the scene-setting details and preparations to the ceremony itself. I document intimate portraits of the bride and groom, as well as the reception and evening celebrations. During the quieter moments, such as the meal, I use the time to back up your images, ensuring everything is safely stored before the festivities continue.

What is your wedding photography style?

My style is a blend of documentary storytelling and fine art wedding portraits of bride and groom, and of course, family and friends. I focus on capturing the natural flow of your day, with authentic moments that reflect its spirit. While I don’t specialize in formal group shots with large lineups, I am happy to create relaxed but traditional group portraits.

For couple portraits, I love seeking out beautiful light and stunning backdrops to create timeless and romantic images, so if you make time for an intimate portrait session, even just 20 minutes, we can get those newly wed couples portraits.

bride and groom laughing outside a front door surrounded by flowers, wedding couple laughing with joy
Wedding couple kissing
decorated and brightly painted pub front and awnings in Temple Bar, Dublin
Tree and branches with filtered light

wedding locations

and a proposal

Ha’penny Bridge,

St. Stephen’s Green,

Dublin Castle & Gardens,

Clontarf & Bull Island Beach,

The Long Room Library at Trinity College,

Howth Cliffs,

Killiney Hill,

40 Foot,

Howth Village.

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Cara Hodge Photography Blackrock Dublin

Cara Hodge is an internationally awarded, professional lifestyle, family & newborn photographer Dublin. Member of ClickPro & This is Reportage: Family

Photo shoots in a favorite place, indoor & outdoor, all natural light.

Natural newborn at home portraits & maternity, including documentary style.

Featured portfolio in Iconic Artist Magazine, Milan, Italy.

Winner of the lifestyle category of International Child Photo Competition, best of black & white, 2018. twice 2nd place, 3rd, multiple Honorable Mention & Nominee in lifestyle, fine art portrait & street, (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020).

5th place International Documentary Family Awards, "Nothing is Better Than Real Life", (2020).

 

Silver & Bronze award in Portrait, 1839 Photography Awards (2024).

Featured in Dark Room UK, Fantastically Flawed, Lemonade & Lenses, Mozi Magazine, ClickPro, Bored Panda, Design You Trust, 121 Clicks, My Modern Met, Iconic Artist, PhotoVOGUE & The Times, UK.

cara hodge photographer is a professional member of click pro elite
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